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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.63, 23,064.36 and 6,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.63, 23,064.36 and 6,017.23 is: 9,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.63 : 23,064.36 = 6,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.63/23,064.36 = 6,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.63x = 23,064.36 × 6,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.63x = 138,783,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,783,558.92/15,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.86

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